This document discusses the importance of developing a strong work ethic and the traits of a winning employee. It defines work ethic as a standard of conduct and values for job performance. Employers want employees who are punctual, honest, dependable, loyal, willing to learn, good team players, well-groomed, have a positive attitude, do quality work, get along with others, help out as needed, and respect company policies. The document lists the top 10 work ethics as attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organization, communication, cooperation and respect. It also discusses common reasons why employees are fired such as poor attendance, dishonesty, lack of productivity or cooperation.

1. The Learning Goals:
The importance of developing a
strong work ethic and how the
work ethic you develop will
impact your future as an
employee.
WorkEthic

2. Whatis WorkEthic?
The Definition:
a standard of conduct and
values for job performance

3. Expectations forEmployees
What does an
employer want?
What are the traits of a
winning employee:

4. Top10WorkEthics
 Attendance
 Character
 TeamWork
 Appearance
 Attitude
 Productivity
 Organizational Skills
 Communication
 Cooperation
 Respect

6. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Limit Absences
Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences
Don’t abuse leave time
 Come to work on time
Be punctual every day

8.  Be honest
“Honesty is the single most important factor
having a direct bearing on the final success of an
individual, corporation, or product.” Ed McMahon
Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Be dependable
Complete assigned tasks correctly and
promptly

9.  Be loyal
Speak positively about the
company
 Be willing to learn
Look to improve your skills
Traitsof a WinningEmployee

11. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Be a team player
The ability to get along with others
– including those you don’t
necessarily like
 Leadership abilities
The ability to be led and/or to
become the leader

12. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Be a contributingmember
The ability to carry your own weight and help
others who are struggling
 Accept compromise
Recognize when to speak up with an idea
and when to compromise by blend ideas
together

14. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Dress Appropriately
Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward
 Personal hygiene

15.  Goodmanners
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Hand shake
Eye contact
Traitsof a WinningEmployee
Remember that the first
impression of who you are
can last a lifetime

17. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Have a good
attitude Listen to
suggestions Be positive
 Accept responsibility for
ones work
If you make a mistake, admit it

19. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Do the work correctly
Quality and timeliness are prized
 Get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key
to productivity

20. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being asked
 Take pride in your work
Do things the best you know how

22. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
 Time Management
Utilize time and resources to get
the most out of both

24. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Written Communications
Being able to correctly write
reports and memos
 Verbal Communications
Being able to communicate one on one
or to a group

26. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Follow company rules
and policies
Learn and follow expectations
 Get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key
to productivity
 Appreciate privileges and
don’t abuse them
Privileges are favors and benefits

28. Traitsof a WinningEmployee
 Work hard
Work to the best of your ability
 Carry out orders
Do what’s asked the first time
 Show respect
Accept and acknowledge an
individuals talents and knowledge

29. WhyPeople Lose TheirJobs:
 They get laid off
Job loss not their fault
They get fired
Job lost because of their actions

30. Common ReasonsWhy
Employees areFired
Reasons the Law upholds
as “just cause” for firing

31. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Attendance
 Being late or absentfrom
work
Shows lack of responsibility
Can hinder productivity

32. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Character
 Being dishonest
Trust, once lost, is hard to regain
 Being unreliable
Dependability is an employee
asset
 Abusing drugs or alcohol
Can create health/safety issues

34. ReasonsEmployees areFired
TeamWork
 Bossing others around
Giving orders is the boss’s job
 Not carrying your weight
Not doing your part – relying on
others to do your job for you

35. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Appearance
 Dress Code
This can be a safety issue as well
as a disregard for rules
Remember that you are a
representative of your company how
you dress and act can reflect on the
company.

37. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Attitude
 Being troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
Causing arguments and problems
Being rude and using abusive
language
Inappropriate behavior is
inexcusable

38. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Productivity
Failing to do the task properly
Costly errors hurt business
Being lazy
It’s a form of theft
 Being careless
Can lead to accidents/profit loss

40. ReasonsEmployees areFired
OrganizationalSkils
 Loosing Tools & Materials
Unable to locate things
 Lack of Time Management
Not meeting deadlines
 Unprepared
Not ready for meetings or
presentations

41. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Communication
 Failure to communicate
(written and/or verbal)
• Unable to properly express
ones thoughts and ideas
• Unable to interpret
instructions and directions

42. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Cooperation
 Not getting along with others
Co-workers, boss, and/or
customers
 Failing to follow rules and
policies
Not following instructions
“Doing your own thing”

43. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Respect
 Being disrespectful
Argumentative and confrontational
 Making fun of, harassing, or
discriminating against others
This could also land in court!

44. ReasonsEmployees areFired
Other
 Being dissatisfied all thetime
You agreed to the work/pay/hours
 Theft
 Incompetence
Lack of ability to perform assigned
tasks

46.  Don’t repeat your
mistakes, learn from them
 Think positively about your
next job
Positive Actions toTakeif
You’reFired
 Correct your faults,move
forward